Prussia, Kingdom. An Uhlan Tschapka Plate Hold FOR SAVING A DOG

FOR SAVING A DOG

John Mitchell of Ottawa

the quadrants of the arms joined by stylized Gold crowns

within a blue enameled ring bearing a silvered inscription of “VOM FELS ZUM MEER” (“FROM THE CLIFFS TO THE SEA”)

Footnote: The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers served in France (1939–1940)

Prussia, Kingdom. An Uhlan Tschapka Plate Hold FOR SAVING A DOG(Preuen Helmemblem). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a crowned Prussian imperial eagle clutching a sword and sceptre, overlaid by an eight pointed radiant star, in turn turn bearing a central Prussian eagle, set within a ribbed ring overlaid by an inscription of SUUM CUIQUE (TO EACH HIS OWN) with laurel branches, unmarked, measuring 15 cm (w) x 10 cm (h), with minor surface oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.